KEEL BEAM

Pitching BEAM Structural beam in the central section of the fuselage (the main landing gear niche and under the center wing section) in order to prevent bending of the fuselage.

KEVLAR

KIVLAR, lightweight, durable synthetic material for non-bearing aircraft design.

KILOWATT

KW, a unit of electrical power equal to 1000Vt to indicate the power output of the generator.

KNIFE EDGE

Sharp edges, very sharp edge, after drilling or machining of metal, which is usually the source of the start of corrosion.

KREUGER FLAP

COMBINATION Kruger type flap on the leading edge of the wing, at the bottom of the wing and forward in the rising air stream.

KW, cm.-KILOWATT.

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